Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 401

Neil might have had steadied the cradle, but the massive jolt scared Brandon into a crying fit. My heart clenched at the sound, and I quickly handed Serena off to my mother to comfort Brandon.

The yard was a chaotic mess, but I had no patience for it. All I wanted was to soothe my frightened child.

Hiram, having realized his mistake, quickly hid behind Karina. Had Neil not been present, I was certain that Karina would have defended Hiram, using the excuse, “He’s just a child.”

But Neil was there and everyone had seen Hiram intentionally rock the cradle. So, without any hesitation, Karina pulled Hiram forward and demanded, “Hiram, apologize to Ms. Finch right now!”

“I… I just wanted to play with the baby. He’s so cute…” Hiram looked around nervously. His eyes lingered on Neil, hoping for some support.

“You can’t just rock his cradle like that! What if he had fallen?” My voice was sharp and anxious. The situation had threatened my child’s safety, and I couldn’t stay calm, even if Hiram had just wanted to play with my baby.

Ever since Neil and Karina had arrived, Serena and Brandon had been in one near miss after another. I wondered if it was Neil’s doing.

My mother was similarly upset. “Can’t you keep an eye on your son? If he hurts my precious grandchildren, you’ll have me to answer to!”

“Let’s go. Let’s go inside. There’s no point wasting our breath on them.”

With that, she headed back into the living room.

My father was out buying saplings at the market. Thank God he wasn’t here to see that, or the situation might have escalated further.

my father, but he was equally upset. He loved Serena and Brandon dearly and couldn’t stand to

defending his

in sync on

with unshed tears. “Ms. Finch, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to, I

the apology, but that was different from when Hiram had taken my nuts without asking.

Brandon back into the living room and closing the door

our cold reception, Neil didn’t stay long. He was a proud man, and I doubt anyone had ever

we just leave like this?” I heard

was already a miracle that he’d suggested Karina

mother opened the door and looked at the gifts they’d

at the nanny, and generously gave them all to

shocked but accepted the gifts. That was a good opportunity to

apology, we had a peaceful week. My wounds were healing, and Russel and I took the

Russel. It wasn’t about love, but there was a feeling

been busy, but with the nanny and my parents at home, he wouldn’t have had

capturing the kids’ daily activities. Their little faces brought me

chubby little ones were lying in the stroller, making adorable noises as they wayed their

a halt on the road, followed by a man’s cry, “Ouch,

saw a car accident. A black

I didn’t expect the people getting out of